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All the CRPF men who are posted in Kashmir have to go through a rigorous Pre- Induction training to handle different situations in the Valley. (Representational Image)

Kashmir Valley observes black day' on 71st yr of Army's arrival

rmy celebrated Infantry Day at its Northern Command (NC) headquarters in garrison town of Udhampur and other places...

28 Oct 2018 4:38 AM IST

Government records being shifted from Srinagar to Jammu in boxes. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Darbar' move binds Jammu with the Valley

146-year-old practice shifts seat of power bi-annually between the state's twin capitals.

27 Oct 2018 1:03 AM IST

It (Pakistan) is our neighbour, so dont fire first. But if even one bullet comes from that side, then dont take count of the bullets (fired in retaliation), Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in his directive to the Armed forces. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ahead of Rajnath Singh visit, Valley shut over killings

The blast had taken place inside a damaged house in which an encounter had taken place in Kulgam's Laroo village earlier...

23 Oct 2018 1:50 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Kashmiri mysticism

Rishi-Sufis focused not only on spiritual pursuits but also social, economic and cultural development of the Kashmir...

22 Oct 2018 6:02 AM IST

The election commission conducts FLC of new machines followed by rehearsals of EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPATs) before the polling day in front of representatives from registered parties.

A strange democracy for J&K

The present dispensation has badly botched the political and security situation in Kashmir.

22 Oct 2018 6:01 AM IST

The polling, held in four phases, on October 8, 10, 13 and 16, under tight security, covered 79 municipal bodies with an electorate of about 1.7 million. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Civic polls in J&K: BJP wins Jammu, Cong in the Valley

A total of 75 Independents won the elections uncontested in the Valley where the boycott call was a success.

21 Oct 2018 4:18 AM IST

CRPF troops patrol the streets a day after GJM (Gorkha Janmukti Morcha) supporters resorted to violence. Situation remained tense in the hills with thousands of tourists stranded. (Photo: AP)

Clashes in Kashmir Valley as Lashkar men killed in gunfight

The police identified the slain militants as Merajuddin Bungroo and Faid Mushtaq Waza, residents of Fatah Kadal and...

18 Oct 2018 12:56 AM IST

The municipal elections, held in four phases, covered 79 municipal bodies with an electorate of about 1.7 million. A total of 3,372 nominations had filed nomination for 1,145 wards. (Representational image)

Last phase of J&K civic poll ends, 4.2 per cent turnout in Valley

Records overall 35.1 per cent turnout.

17 Oct 2018 2:10 AM IST

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh

Top Army officer reviews J&K situation

The Army commander complimented the troops for their recent successes and commended them for their dedication to duty...

1 Oct 2018 7:16 AM IST

Saffron growers in Kashmir. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Kashmir Valley's prized crop saffron goes to seed

The ideal environment for cultivation of saffron is cool dry climate and rich soil with excellent drainage and organic...

12 Nov 2018 12:03 AM IST

Security force personnel stand guard behind a newly-built sandbag bunker in Srinagar. (Photo: H.U.Naqash)

New sandbag bunkers come up in Valley amid fears of spurt in violence

After killing of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar's nephew, Usman Haider, militants may carry out deadly attacks.

3 Nov 2018 1:19 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the condition was tensed last year in the valley and now the situation is slowly normalising. The people of the state think that their identity can be in danger. (Photo: PTI)

PDP, BJP spar over murder charge against Army Major

The incident evoked anger throughout the Valley where a shutdown was observed on Sunday to mourn and protest the...

30 Jan 2018 4:33 AM IST